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SUNSET LIVE! @ THE BOTANICAL GARDENS
Take a trip down memory lane with some of the best live music, featuring classic hits, as we bring the sunset to life. Whether you’re looking for a fun date night or a relaxing family outing at the Grapevine Botanical Gardens, this is a sensational night you won’t want to miss! We will have Mixtape and The Clinton Years performing on Friday, September 30, and Zack King Band and Desperados on Saturday, October 1. Don’t forget to bring your picnic blanket, lawn chair and your best dance moves. Want to bring the little ones too? The Kidz Zone activities will be available during the concerts, so you can sing, play, and dance to your heart’s content! Food, wine, and beer will also be available for purchase on-site. Get your tickets today at GoGrapevine.com/ SunsetLive. Dates: Friday, September 30 &
Saturday, October 1 Location: Grapevine Botanical Gardens Time: 6:00 – 9:30 pm Ages: ALL Fee: General Admission FREE / VIP Experience $25 Per Person
TAKE A KID MOUNTAIN BIKING DAY
Join Grapevine Parks and Recreation alongside DORBA (Dallas O -Road Bicycle Association), and REI Southlake for Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day! Grab your helmet, bicycle, and gear for a clinic at Horseshoe Trails, and discover the joy of pedaling two wheels on dirt! Date: Saturday, October 1 Location: Horseshoe Trails Time: 9:00 – 11:00 am Ages: ALL Fee: Free
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PUMPKINFEST
Join Grapevine Parks and Recreation for Pumpkinfest, Fridays through Sundays at Meadowmere Park. Starting on Friday, October 7, come take part in our fall festivities including a pumpkin patch, photo opportunities, maze, pumpkin buying, and a Halloween-themed hike on the Meadowmere Park Trail. Dates: Friday – Sunday (October 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, & 23) Location: Meadowmere Park Time: 10:00 am – 9:00 pm Ages: ALL Fee: $20 per car at the gatehouse *Pumpkins will be for sale*
HALLOWEEN CIRCUS SWIM @ THE REC OF GRAPEVINE
Grab your swimsuit and join us for a fun, family-friendly circus-themed night at The REC Aquatic Center. We will have carnival games, a photo booth, and plenty of swimming! Register today at GoGrapevine.com/Aquatics. Date: Friday, October 21 Location: The REC Aquatic Center Time: 6:30 – 8:30 pm Ages: ALL Fee: Free for REC Member / $5 Non-member
CAROL OF LIGHTS
The kicko event for the Christmas Capital of Texas! Join us for a NEW street lighting experience this year with FREE, family friendly activities starting at 4pm, a Christmas tree lighting at Peace Plaza, and TWO standing room only light shows with fireworks! For more information about this magical evening visit GoGrapevine.com/ CarolofLights. Date: November 21 Location: Grapevine Main Street Time: 4:00 – 8:30 pm Ages: ALL Fee: FREE
MERRY & BRIGHT CHRISTMAS DRONE SHOW
Join us for Grapevine’s 2nd Annual Merry & Bright Christmas Drone Show, presented by the City of Grapevine, Harvest Hall, and Hotel Vin. Take the Christmas Capital of Texas® to new heights and watch our fleet of drones create Christmas magic in the sky over Main Street in front of Grapevine Main Station. Come gather, meet, connect, and celebrate with eats and treats from Harvest Hall and a breathtaking Christmas spectacle to remember all season long. For more information about the shows visit GoGrapevine.com/DroneShow Dates: Saturday, December 3 & Saturday, December 17 Location: Peace Plaza Time: 8:00 pm Ages: ALL Fee: FREE / VIP seating available for purchase
HISTORIC GRAPEVINE CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR
Everyone’s favorite Christmas spot is back and better than ever! Enjoy all the decorations up and down Main Street. As you make your way down your very own magical wonderland, be sure to check out our animated snowman group, “The Chilly Dawgs,” and back by popular demand, the larger-than-life-sized toy land at Liberty Park! Photo ops galore throughout downtown with characters, vintage sleighs, life-sized Christmas cards, and more! At night the magic comes to life with our 40-foot community animated tree and massive City Hall light show, and there is always a 100% chance of snow flurries! For more information, please visit GoGrapevine.com/Christmas Dates: November 21 – January 1 Location: Grapevine Main Street Time: 9:00 am – 11:00 pm Ages: ALL Fee: Free
FRIDAYS - SUNDAYS
Join Grapevine Parks and Recreation for Pumpkinfest, Fridays through Sundays starting October 7 from 10:00 am to 9:00 pm at Meadowmere Park.
MAZE | PHOTO OPS | PUMPKINS | TRAIL | TREATS
FRIDAYS - SUNDAYS
AT MEADOWMERE PARK $20.00 PER CAR ENTRY
DADDY DAUGHTER DANCE: HOLLYWOOD GLAM!
Calling all dads and daughters! You are cordially invited to join us as we strut the red carpet on January 20 and 21 as we bring the grand Hollywood glam to life with an evening filled with dancing, music, and themed activities! Put on your best dancing shoes and be prepared to shine under the spotlight together! Tickets will be available for purchase online at GoGrapevine.com/DaddyDaughter. Space is limited and the event will sell out quickly. Tickets will not be sold at the door. Dates: Friday, January 20 &
Saturday, January 21 Location: Foundations Church
Times:
Friday, 7:00 – 9:00 pm Saturday, 1:00 – 3:00 pm, 4:00 – 6:00 pm, 7:00 – 9:00 pm Ages: 2 – 18 years old
Fee:
$20 PER Resident – on sale
Monday, December 12 $25 PER Non-resident – on sale
Monday, December 19
GRAPEVINE CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU
36TH ANNUAL GRAPEFEST®
Sip your way through a variety of wines at the 36th Annual GrapeFest — A Texas Wine Experience, presented by Bank of the West. This year will feature the very best of Texas wine, as well as guest wineries from California’s famous wine-growing region in Sonoma County and flavors of Sicily, Italy. Festival events include the iconic People’s Choice Wine Tasting Classic (the largest consumer-judged wine competition in the Southwest), GrapeStomp, ItalianCarFestTM , and much more! Dates: Thursday, September 15 –
Sunday, September 18 Location: Historic Grapevine Time: Varies Fees: Varies Website: GrapeFest.com
GRAPEVINE FARMERS & ARTISAN MARKET
The Grapevine Farmers & Artisan Market is an open-air market located at the Town Square Gazebo in Historic Downtown Grapevine. The market o ers fresh Texas produce, baked goods, and handcrafted and Texas-made items. It is a great place to bring the whole family, learn about Texas products, and shop local! Dates: Saturdays through September 11 Location: Town Square Gazebo, 325 S. Main St. Time: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Fee: FREE
DAY OUT WITH THOMASTM
All aboard! Ride the Grapevine Vintage Railroad for Day Out With ThomasTM , presented by Mattel. If your little ones love Thomas the Tank EngineTM, you can bring the entire family to enjoy this special opportunity to take a ride with the classic storybook engine.
Dates:
Friday, October 7 – Sunday, October 9 Friday, October 14 – Sunday, October 16 Location: Cotton Belt Depot, 705 S. Main St. Time: Varies Fees: TBD
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25TH ANNUAL BUTTERFL FLUTTERBY
Witness fluttering butterflies fill the sky at the 25th Annual Butterfly Flutterby, presented by BrightView Landscape. Other sponsors include Cook Children’s Health Care System, Marshall Grain Company, Camp Bow Wow, and Stretch Zone Grapevine. The event is presented by the Grapevine Convention & Visitors Bureau, Grapevine Garden Club, and Grapevine Parks & Recreation Department. Butterfly Flutterby celebrates the migration of the monarch butterfly from Canada to Mexico by way of Grapevine. Date: Saturday, October 15 Location: Grapevine Botanical Gardens Time: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Fee: FREE Website: GrapevineTexasUSA.com/ Butterfly
44TH ANNUAL PARADE OF LIGHTS
The Parade of Lights features more than 100 lighted floats and marching bands. Look for Santa Claus on the last float! Come early to claim your spot along Historic Main Street to watch this exciting holiday event. Date: Thursday, December 1 Location: Historic Main Street Time: 7:00 pm Fee: FREE Website: GrapevineTexasUSA.com/ event/parade-of-lights
NASH FARM
NASH FARM BARN DANCE
Grab your dance partner for this fun barn dance. Enjoy live entertainment, a fried chicken box supper, and a pie auction. Date: Friday, October 14 Location: Nash Farm, 626 Ball St. Time: 6:30 pm Fee: TBD
22ND ANNUAL FALL ROUND-UP
Experience life on the farm at the 22nd Annual Fall Round-Up at Grapevine’s historic Nash Farm. Activities include
gardening, farm animals, live music, food, and more. Date: Saturday, October 15 Location: Nash Farm, 626 Ball St. Time: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Fee: FREE (some activities require a participation fee)
BEWITCHED BY THE BARN
Join the fun at Nash Farm’s historic barn for popcorn, cider, and thrilling tales of the historic past. Stories get spookier as night falls. Date: Saturday, October 28 Location: Nash Farm, 626 Ball St. Time: 7:00 – 9:00 pm Fee: FREE
GRAPEVINE VINTAGE RAILROAD
WITCHES BREW TRAIN
Celebrate Halloween with Texas craft brews and deliciously freaky fare onboard the Grapevine Vintage Railroad’s Witches Brew Train. Enjoy an assortment of heavy hors d’oeuvres, two craft brews served in commemorative mugs, and entertainment. Date: Friday, October 28 Location: Cotton Belt Depot, 705 S. Main St. Times: 7:20 – 9:20 pm; Check-in begins at 6:00 pm and train doors close at 7:20 pm Fees: TBD
TRICK ’R TREAT TRAINS
Knock Knock . . . Whoooo Whoooo . . . Halloween fun for all ages! Come celebrate Halloween and practice your trick-or-treating skills with a trip back in time onboard the Grapevine Vintage Railroad’s Trick ’R Treat Trains! (Note: These trains do not travel to the Fort Worth Stockyards.) Date: Saturday, October 29 Location: Cotton Belt Depot, 705 S. Main St. Times: Trains will depart at 9:50 am, 11:50 am, & 1:50 pm Fees: $10 - $12
NORTH POLE EXPRESS®
All aboard! Throw on your PJs and enjoy a fun-filled ride on the Grapevine Vintage Railroad’s holiday-themed train on a journey to the North Pole. Visit website for times and ticket prices. Dates: November 25 – December 23 Location: Cotton Belt Depot, 705 S. Main St. Time: Varies (see website for schedule)
CHRISTMAS WINE TRAINS
’Tis the season for holiday cheer onboard the Christmas Wine Trains! Escape the hustle and bustle of the season inside the beautifully decorated coaches of the Grapevine Vintage Railroad. This holiday train ride features festive treats and Texas wine. The Christmas Wine Trains are open to adults 21+ only. Dates: December 1, 8, and 15 Location: Varies by date Time: Boarding begins at 7:00 pm; trains depart at 7:30 pm
AFTER CHRISTMAS TRAINS
This family-friendly excursion starts in Downtown Grapevine at the Cotton Belt Depot. Passengers will then ride along the rails through six di erent cities in Tarrant County before ending at the historic Fort Worth Stockyards. Once there, riders will have the opportunity to explore the Stockyards before re-boarding to return to Grapevine. Dates: December 26 – 30 Location: Cotton Belt Depot, 705 S. Main St. Time: See website for boarding times and general info.
PALACE THEATER
CHRISTMAS MOVIES
Enjoy favorite family Christmas films on the big screen at the Palace Theatre. Visit website for movie listing and times. Location: Palace Theatre, 300 S. Main St. Fee: $6 per person Website: Palace-Theatre.com
CHRISTMAS CONCERTS
With diverse Christmas programs, you can experience a little bit of everything, including A Merry Little Christmas Show with Ricki Derek, Kraig Parker’s Christmas Special — A Tribute to Elvis, the Texas Tenors: Deep in the Heart of Christmas, and more! Dates & Times: Vary (see website for schedule) Location: Palace Theatre, 300 S. Main St. Fee: TBD Website: Palace-Theatre.com
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